Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.
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Psalms · Psalm 71
Psalm 71:9
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8My mouth shall be filled with your praise, with your honour all day long.
Psalm 71:9
Don’t reject me in my old age. Don’t forsake me when my strength fails.
After
10For my enemies talk about me. Those who watch for my soul conspire together,
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